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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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